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Rundong Fan

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arXiv2026

Scalable All-Optical Fibre-Mode Data Transmission with Profiles-Preserved Decoding

Optical fibres are the primary medium for optical signal transmission, and their guided modes provide a high-dimensional basis for modal-domain information encoding. However, conventional demultiplexing approaches typically convert fibre modes into fundamental Gaussian modes and require repeated mode conversions, while existing profiles-preserved methods are generally restricted to fewer than three modes. High-quality fibre-mode data transmission therefore requires a scalable all-optical decoder capable of separating strongly overlapping modal channels while preserving their intrinsic spatial profiles. Here, we establish a scalable profiles-preserved all-optical decoding method for high-dimensional fibre-mode data transmission. By introducing a microlens-array-assisted decoding architecture with channel-dependent spherical phase compensation, the proposed method accommodates mode-dependent effective focal-length variations, enabling scalable modal-channel separation while preserving high-quality modal profiles at the output plane. Experimentally, the optical decoder resolved fields containing eight fibre modes, achieving a mode fidelity exceeding 0.72, a worst-channel crosstalk of $-5.57~\mathrm{dB}$ and a mean non-target crosstalk of $-21.34~\mathrm{dB}$, while reconstructing the relative modal weights with an error below 0.1. Semantic transmission experiments using digits and Chinese characters further demonstrated effective recovery of the encoded information from the decoded modal signals. We expect this work to provide a scalable route towards high-dimensional all-optical fibre-mode data transmission.

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arXiv2025

Metasurfaces in Adaptive Optics: A New Opportunity in Optical Wavefront Sensing

Over the past fifty years, wavefront sensing technology has continuously evolved from basic techniques to high-precision systems, serving as a core methodology in adaptive optics (AO). Beyond traditional wavefront retrieval methods based on spot displacement, direct phase retrieval techniques with greater accuracy have emerged, jointly driving advancements in wavefront sensing precision. This evolution is fueled by increasing demands for accuracy, which have prompted iterative upgrades in system architectures and algorithms. Recently, breakthroughs in metasurface technology have opened new possibilities for wavefront sensing. By utilizing subwavelength microstructures, metasurfaces enable multi-dimensional control over the phase, amplitude, and polarization of light fields. Their high degree of design flexibility presents transformative opportunities for advancing wavefront sensing capabilities. This review examines the fundamental principles of wavefront sensing and the development of key enabling devices, highlighting how metasurface technology is reshaping traditional paradigms. We discuss recent research progress and emerging innovations, aiming to establish a theoretical framework for next-generation wavefront sensing technologies. Ultimately, we hope this review provides technical insights for applications in astronomical observation, biological microscopy, laser engineering, and beyond.

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arXiv2024

Adaptive sampling strategy for tolerance analysis of freeform optical surfaces based on critical ray aiming

The tolerance analysis of freeform surfaces plays a crucial role in the development of advanced imaging systems. However, the intricate relationship between surface error and imaging quality poses significant challenges, necessitating dense sampling of featured rays during the computation process to ensure an accurate tolerance for different fields of view (FOVs). Here, we propose an adaptive sampling strategy called "Critical Ray Aiming" for surface tolerance analysis. By identifying the most sensitive ray to wave aberration at each surface point, our methodology facilitates flexible sampling of the FOVs and entrance pupil (EP), achieving computational efficiency without compromising accuracy in determining tolerable surface error. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our method through tolerance analysis of two different freeform imaging systems.

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arXiv2024

Surface variation analysis of freeform optical systems over surface frequency bands for prescribed wavefront errors

The surface errors of freeform surfaces reflect the manufacturing complexities and significantly impact the feasibility of processing designed optical systems. With multiple degrees of freedom, freeform surfaces pose challenges in surface tolerance analysis in the field. Nevertheless, current research has neglected the influence of surface slopes on the directions of ray propagation. A sudden alteration in the surface slope will lead to a corresponding abrupt shift in the wavefront, even when the change in surface sag is minimal. Moreover, within the realm of freeform surface manufacturing, variation in surface slope across different frequency bands may give rise to unique surface variation. Within the context of this study, we propose a tolerance analysis method to analyze surface variation in freeform surfaces considering surface frequency band slopes based on real ray data. This approach utilizes real ray data to rapidly evaluate surface variation within a specified frequency band of surface slopes. Crucially, our proposed method yields the capability to obtain system surface variation with significant wavefront aberration, in contrast to previous methodologies. The feasibility and advantages of this framework are assessed by analyzing a single-mirror system with a single field and an off-axis two-mirror system. We expect to integrate the proposed methodology with freeform surface design and manufacturing, thereby expanding the scope of freeform optics.

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